
Tommy Hanson
Republican | Illinois
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tommy Hanson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 5
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Denison University, Ohio, BA
WORK & MILITARY
Small business owner
AFFILIATIONS
Concordia Avondale, Board of Directors, Life Directions
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Robert Dold (2010)
Trump Victory (2020)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only if life is at imminent risk ending for the mother.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I would need to research current tax code with tax lawyers and cpa's to see what improvements could be made to lessen the tax burden on American's
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
The state shouldn't govern the state, however, with the advent of what we have experienced in the last two years, and the current political climate, it is time that the church makes sure their congregations uphold moral and Constitutionally sound political agendas. The church is a target by the state and the church needs to stand up and exercise their constitutional rights.
iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate notified iVoterGuide.com that his answer should have included, " With the advent of what we have experienced in the last two years, and the current political climate, it is time that the church makes sure their congregations uphold moral and Constitutionally sound political agendas. The church is a target of the state for censorship and hate speech. The church needs to stand up and exercise their constitutional rights. The members of the church should be electing officials that are in line with their moral foundations so that the relationship between the church and state governing bodies are reflective of one another."
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under no circumstance should a vaccine be a requirement.
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Close our borders.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigration is a privilege, not a right. If you can speak our language, take our tests, comply with all legal immigration policies and procedures and have a clean criminal record, you should be allowed to immigrate and become a US Citizen.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Non-denominational Christian who believes in the fully operational gifts of the Holy Spirit. I believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God who died on the cross for our sins and through Him alone can we be saved.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
We need to return to in person paper ballots only. Voter fraud and manipulation of digital and electronic voting devices is rampant. Mail in ballots should only be used as provisional if there is a tie.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, racism is created, not inherent. In most areas of the United States is is actually not prevalent. Agenda's like CRT create divides that just don't exist naturally. Let people excel on their own, follow their dreams. We have had a black president and look at Oprah Winfrey. There was no racism for them getting to the top of their professions. That same opportunity exists for everyone. It takes hard work and determination and the BELIEF that all things truly are possible.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Those will be available soon, just won the primary!
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I will work with other legislators to uphold and protect your Constitutional freedoms to ensure that Illinois and America are places you feel safe and prosper. My voters will be updated on of every piece of legislation coming out of Washington as it happens. Imagine, America, in real time, where you have a voice.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Owners who are found to have a 'history' of mental instability should not be allowed to own guns, nor should non-US citizens be allowed to own guns.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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